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Lords of the Transfers: The Company of Signings

Japanese football fans are active throughout the world in ways you probably can’t even imagine. Transfer market window is a good time to see them in action.

2019 Regista Awards: J2 League

From the 13-1 win of Kashiwa against Kyoto to the fascinating duels for promotion, playoffs and relegation: 2019 J2 League never ceased to amaze us.

The Basque gatekeeper

Jon Ander Serantes didn’t seem like the ideal fit for Avispa, but his season in Fukuoka proves there’s space for more wonder-stories like his.

Gamble or bet?

One hit-wonder seasons are dangerous, but Leonardo has had another striking year in Niigata and he might be ready to rewrite the history books.

The sweeper-scorer

The J. League time is over for Marcus Tulio Tanaka, but 2019 will say goodbye to one of the best Japanese interpreters in pro-history.

The (old) capital strikes back?

After seeing many dark seasons, even flirting with relegation chances, Kyoto Sanga are coming back, thanks a new coach and a younger core.

Summer ’19: time for moves (Japanese edition)

Summer should be about scheduling the upcoming season, but many Japanese clubs moved to change something in their rosters.

Miracle in Ibaraki?

It’s not easy to settle down with yourself. In life, you bear ambition, desires and hopes: not all of them will be granted or achieved. In the worst cases, they…

The greater good

A simple (and necessary) move would start a second phase for Japanese football, who has the right structure to do another step in its evolution.

Ryohei Hayashi, the Ditto celebrator

The striker of Tokyo Verdy is the embodiment of why J2 is so fun to watch. Also, he could shine again in this 2019 season.